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Preschool Storytime
Tue, July 8, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
Join us inside the library for stories, rhymes, songs, and movement with your children's librarian! Best suited for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
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Poetry Workshop for Teens
Tue, July 8, 2025
11:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Want to start writing poetry or develop the work you have? Come to our weekly poetry workshop, where we'll read, write, and workshop poems. Each session will be a mix of writing from prompts and giving each other feedback. All experience levels are welcome! Intended for ages 13 to 18.…
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Toddler Storytime- Outside!
Tue, July 8, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Meet us at the Goat Statue in Rittenhouse Square! Join Library Staff on Tuesdays for toddler storytime, now outside when weather permits! We will enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and follow up with a special toddler playtime!
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Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play
Tue, July 8, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
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Baby and Toddler Playtime!
Tue, July 8, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Play, talk, sing and explore books and toys while listening to music and gaining social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. This program is intended for babies and toddlers along with parents, grandparents or caregivers. We will be meeting in the Storyhour Room.
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Youth Summer Scares Book Club
Tue, July 8, 2025
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Horror stories aren’t just for Halloween! Join us to discuss the book “Eerie Tales From the School of Screams” by Graham Annable and write your own 2-sentence scary stories. Attend without doing the reading, if you dare, but BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!!
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Checkmate Chess Mentorship Program
Tue, July 8, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
All youth aged 10-19 are encouraged to sign up for this fun and uplifting 9-week summer program! The Checkmate Chess Club, facilitated by MBK Cares, will encourage teens to build their emotional resilience while learning the game of chess. All attendees will receive professional chess…
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Board Games for Kids & Teens
Tue, July 8, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Drop in any time between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to play board games like Sorry, Candy Land, and many more! Games will be available to play on the children's side of the library. No large groups, please (10+ people) due to space constraints. Every Tuesday until August 19th. For children ages…
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Zine & Button-Making Workshop with South Street Art Mart
Tue, July 8, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Calling all tweens and teens -- express yourselves! Our friends from South Street Art Mart will help you make zines (homemade magazines) or buttons about whatever your passion is. You will be able to take your creations home at the end of the workshop.
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Lego Club!
Tue, July 8, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Take a break from the summer heat in the library while putting together legos and making your own original constructions. Tubs of legos will be available at both the children’s and teen tables.
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Board Game Night
Tue, July 8, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Interested in a family or friend game night? Tired of the games you have at home? Want to meet new people and learn a new game? Board Game Night is for you! Come enjoy our selection of our board games at the Cobbs Creek Library. Held every Tuesday in the Community room from 5pm-6:30pm during the…
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Kid’s Sewing Club
Tue, July 8, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us in the Children's Room as we explore a variety of hand-sewing techniques and stitches. Design and create pouches, stuffed toys, cross stitch patterns, accessories, and more! This program is for school-aged children.
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All Ages Chess Club
Tue, July 8, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Neighbors of all ages are invited to play chess with us! All supplies provided. No experience is necessary, all skill levels welcome! Chess Club will be held inside the library in the meeting room.
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Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial
Tue, July 8, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Tuesdays from 2-4pm. Bring in…
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Tue, July 8, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Science in the Summer Tuesdays, July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, & Aug. 5th Join us for GSK's Science in the Summer program: Be a Health Scientist! This program is for children entering 2nd through 6th grades. Registration is required as supplies and space are limited;…
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Twilight Tales Family Story Time
Tue, July 8, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us every Tuesday at the library for an interactive Storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that are fun for the whole family!
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Music Department Movie Nights | Jurassic Park
Tue, July 8, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
John Williams & Steven Spielberg created the most famous collaboration between a composer and a director (thanks IMBD!). The Music Department is hosting movie nights this summer on second Tuesdays of the month through August. Come watch with us! Can't make it in person? You can check out…
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Block Party!
Tue, July 8, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us for some free play with good, old fashioned wooden blocks. We will also create structures from cardboard boxes and tape! For preschooler through school age children, along with their families and caregivers. 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
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Toddler and Preschooler Storytime
Wed, July 9, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’re going to read books, sing songs and move our bodies at the library with Ms. Lindsay. This storytime is intended for children 18 months to 5 years old. Siblings welcome. Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766.
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Baby Lap Sit Storytime
Wed, July 9, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! For ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.